The Impact Of Climate Change On Auto Insurance Rates
Like the rising cost of homeowners insurance in states at risk of weather events, car insurance is also affected by the cost of covering weather-related claims.
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Beloved Restaurant Chains Facing Bankruptcy In 2024
2024 has been a rough year for many chain restaurants, with a slew of popular concepts declaring bankruptcy and exploring restructuring.
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Often Overlooked Signs That Someone Close To You Is Struggling Financially
U.S. household debt climbed to $17.8T in Q2 2024. Given this, it's possible someone you know has money problems, though they're doing their best to hide it.
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These 5 States Have The Highest Electricity Bills In America
The average cost of electricity in the U.S. is 16 cents per kilowatt. That said, some states pay much more, with the top state, Hawaii, paying 2.7 times more.
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How Does Your Net Worth Compare To Other People In Your Age Group?
If you're wondering how your net worth compares to people you know, one simple way to figure it out is to look up the median net worth of your age group.
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5 Of The Best Budgeting Apps To Help Manage Your Money
Meeting financial goals requires budgeting, and while people can tackle this on their own, tech can help with streamlining the process and staying on track.
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Celebrities Who Admit To Being Big Sports Gamblers
When PAPSA was struck down by the Supreme Court in 2018, chances are these five celebs were likely in favor of it -- being sports bettors themselves.
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Pay Attention: Tips To Saving Your First $100K
Many financial experts would agree that $100K is a magic number for savings. To get there, it takes budgeting and giving your money a chance to grow.
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You've Been Warned: Never Fall For These Sneaky Credit Card Scams
Credit card scams are commonplace, but fortunately, avoiding being scammed is simple with a bit of due diligence and awareness of what to look for.
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Sports Gambling ETFs That Are Worth A Look
As sports betting in America continues to grow, investors may be looking for a way to be part of this growth. One option is to buy into a sports gambling ETF.
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Saving Money Is Easiest If You Live In This US City
According to a new study, there's a Midwestern city where it's easiest to save money. Factors include lower credit card debt and more affordable housing.
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Monthly Expenses You're Forgetting To Put In Your Budget
A budget makes it easier to track spending. Unfortunately, many of us forget to budget for certain expenses, so keep these in mind when creating yours.
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4 Of The Best Tax Breaks After 50 (You May Not Realize You Can Get)
They say the median retirement age is 62. However, there are certain tax breaks you can start to take advantage of before you retire, even as early as age 50.
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11 Outdated Money Rules You Can Stop Following Today
The internet is full of financial advice, some of which is relevant to today's buyers and savers while some theories are now outdated.
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5 Of The Most Gut-Wrenching Gambling Losses In History
A losing $5 lottery ticket may have you thinking about it (and its opportunity cost) all week, but imagine gambling away millions in a day, or even, hours.
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Why So Many High Earners Are Living Paycheck To Paycheck Today
While you might think high earners who bring home $100K, even $200K a year, are financially set, many deal with the same problems lower-wage earners face.
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The Worst Financial Mistake People In Their 50s Tend To Make
According to MassMutual, the ideal retirement age is 63, which means that if you've just turned 50 or you're in your 50s, there's still time to plan and save.
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What Are Meme Stocks, And How Long Do They Last?
Meme stocks date back to only 2020, but investors can learn a lot from that short history. To start, keep in mind how meme stocks rise in the first place.
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Realtors Can Land In Jail For These Shady Practices
Most Realtors are honest professionals, but there have been circumstances where shady practices have landed shady characters behind bars.
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Small Bets That Paid Off Big Time
While some all-time betting wins involved putting millions on the line, these five wins resulted from comparatively minuscule bets. The biggest wager? $13.49.
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The Compelling Case For A 4-Day Workweek
A four-day workweek offers employees the ability to avoid burnout without sacrificing productivity -- but the idea must gain mainstream traction.
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Retail Stores With Some Of The Best Coupon Policies
The popularity of coupons continues to rise in the U.S., with nearly 178 million Americans clipping digital savings in 2022, up 22% from 2021, per Statista.
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5 Of The Biggest Sports Betting Wins Of All Time
Five of the biggest sports betting wins of all time are all from the 2000s. They also cover four sports: horse racing, golf, baseball, and football.
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Genius Ways To Save Money On Your Phone Bill
Unlike, say, our mortgage or rent, what we pay for our phones is negotiable, whether through an adjustment to our data usage or we find a better plan.
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10 States No One Should Ever Retire In
Retirement is the dream for many workers, but choosing the right place to settle down plays a big role in how comfortable you'll be.
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How To Try And Get Your Money Back After Being Scammed
The FTC reports consumers lost $10 billion to fraud in 2023. For these people, hopefully they tried getting their money back, as there are steps you can take.
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13 Luxury Clothing Brands That Are Actually Worth Your Money
Not all luxury clothing brands are created equal, but these iconic designers are trusted for quality production and an increased focus on sustainability.
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